St Philip Presbyterian Church
Houston TX
77056-3907
Who we are
Our Mission:
As followers of Jesus Christ, we seek to be an inclusive, grace-filled community engaging the world with open minds, willing hands, and generous hearts.
Our Vision:
We long for deeper faith, vibrant hope, and boundless love for everyone, every day, everywhere.
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As followers of Jesus Christ, we seek to be an inclusive, grace-filled community engaging the world with open minds, willing hands, and generous hearts.
Our Vision:
We long for deeper faith, vibrant hope, and boundless love for everyone, every day, everywhere.
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Leadership
Leader Name:
John Wurster Â
Leader Position:
Pastor Â
Phone:
Fax:
713-622-5405 Â
Leader Email:
Click here to contact John Wurster Â
Leader Bio:
John Wurster has been Pastor of St. Philip since March 2012. He most recently served as Pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Kerrville, Texas. He has also served Presbyterian churches in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
John grew up in Wichita Falls, Texas.
He received the Bachelor of Arts summa cum laude from Trinity University, where he was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa; the Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary; and the Doctor of Ministry from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
John has authored two books published by CSS Press: What If What They Say Is True is a collection of sermons on the prophets; Ordinary Words, Extraordinary Deeds is a reflection on preaching the miracles of Jesus. John has contributed worship materials and essays to Call to Worship, the journal published by the Office of Theology and Worship of the Presbyterian Church (USA). He has also written essays for the multi-volume Connections biblical commentary series.
John serves on the Board of Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston and the Board of the Presbyterian Outlook Foundation, which publishes the Presbyterian Outlook magazine. He is a member of the Presbyterian Association of Musicians and has been involved with PAM conferences as a co-director and preacher. John has also served as an adjunct faculty member in homiletics at Austin Seminary. John is a former Trustee of the Presbyterian Pan American School in Kingsville, Texas and a former Trustee of Schreiner University in Kerrville.
John is married to Deborah Burks, formerly Associate Professor of English at The Ohio State University. Â
John grew up in Wichita Falls, Texas.
He received the Bachelor of Arts summa cum laude from Trinity University, where he was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa; the Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary; and the Doctor of Ministry from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
John has authored two books published by CSS Press: What If What They Say Is True is a collection of sermons on the prophets; Ordinary Words, Extraordinary Deeds is a reflection on preaching the miracles of Jesus. John has contributed worship materials and essays to Call to Worship, the journal published by the Office of Theology and Worship of the Presbyterian Church (USA). He has also written essays for the multi-volume Connections biblical commentary series.
John serves on the Board of Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston and the Board of the Presbyterian Outlook Foundation, which publishes the Presbyterian Outlook magazine. He is a member of the Presbyterian Association of Musicians and has been involved with PAM conferences as a co-director and preacher. John has also served as an adjunct faculty member in homiletics at Austin Seminary. John is a former Trustee of the Presbyterian Pan American School in Kingsville, Texas and a former Trustee of Schreiner University in Kerrville.
John is married to Deborah Burks, formerly Associate Professor of English at The Ohio State University. Â
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Administration
Admin Name:
Lorrie Castle Â
Admin Position:
Office Manager Â
Phone:
Fax:
713-622-5405 Â
Admin Email:
Click here to contact Lorrie Castle Â
Driving Directions to St Philip Presbyterian Church
Travel/Direction Tips
Metro Bus Lines: 033, 032, 283, Loc: Post Oak Blvd. & San Felipe Â
St Philip Presbyterian Church Service Times
Sunday morning at 9:00 & 11:00
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St Philip Presbyterian Church listing was last updated on the 15th of January, 2020
